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Re: Manual pump reviews / recommendations?

Do you already have your baby? If so, what do you think of hand expressing?

I haven't used any of those pumps but I do have a manual pump and I hate it (I think possibly the shield is too large for my breasts - I find that it leaks a lot of milk, makes a squeaky noise and tires my hand). I spent the equivalent of $100 US on it and then really regretted it as I end up just hand-expressing when I want to put some milk in a bottle. Just wanted to throw that out there in case you hadn't considered that option, before spending money on a manual pump that you may hate.

Re: Manual pump reviews / recommendations?

I leave my electric pump at work and have a Lanisoh at home for the odd situation that pops up. I've been very happy with it, but I'm also very happy to have my electric for my day-to-day pumping needs as my hand did get tired pretty fast!

Re: Manual pump reviews / recommendations?

I used an Avent manual pump and was very happy with it. Was able to comfortably pump a 3-4 oz bottle in about 15 minutes and just put the lid on it to store. I kept 2 or 3 of them in the freezer for convenience. It was a little bit squeaky and leaky, but not too bad. Using it was a bit of a learning curve, first couple of tries I could only pump about 1/2 oz.

Re: Manual pump reviews / recommendations?

I just bought a manual pump by The Early Years for returning to work (LO is 12.5 months). It was literally the cheapest pump I could find -$25 at walmart- and so far, it works well for me. I really only need it for a bit of relief while apart from DD, and I can easily get 2-3 oz in less than 10 minutes.

Re: Manual pump reviews / recommendations?

I leave my electric pump at work and have a Lanisoh at home for the odd situation that pops up. I've been very happy with it, but I'm also very happy to have my electric for my day-to-day pumping needs as my hand did get tired pretty fast!

I hear that! I'm not going back to work yet so just need something for now and then. I had a difficult birth and had been pumping every day so my husband could take some of the night feedings, and I had rented a hospital grade pump for that - the medela symphony, excellent. But the rental is expensive, and it's more pump than I need now that I'm not pumping regularly.

Re: Manual pump reviews / recommendations?

Do you already have your baby? If so, what do you think of hand expressing?

Yes, he's 2 months old! I can hand-express, but it kind of hurts my boobies after a while, maybe I'm pressing too hard? It's also messy compared to an electric pump and I assume to manual pumping. It's hard to express direct into a bottle.

Which manual pump do you have? I would really like to know which one you've found to be not as good as hand expressing.

Re: Manual pump reviews / recommendations?

The hospital gave me a medala after ds was born. I can't remember having problems like leaking with it. It worked well enough just took some effort. I'd feel comfortable recommending it for an every now and then pumping need. I wish my dog hadn't chewed mine to bits

Re: Manual pump reviews / recommendations?

Originally Posted by @llli*zaynethepain

The hospital gave me a medala after ds was born. I can't remember having problems like leaking with it. It worked well enough just took some effort. I'd feel comfortable recommending it for an every now and then pumping need. I wish my dog hadn't chewed mine to bits